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Happy first day of December {{first_name | EduCreator}},
Today is a big day! After 2 years of hosting my newsletter (the one you’re reading now) on beehiiv, I received a partnership opportunity! So today’s newsletter is sponsored by the one and only beehiiv, the hands down best platform for EduCreators to monetize their knowledge.
If you click on any of the promos in this email and use my coupon code 👉 CHRISTEL you’ll get 20% off the monthly plan for 3 months (even after Black Friday deals expire).
This is literally the vision of the EduCreator community coming to fruition:
We are monetizing our knowledge through high value content (newsletters, spaces, etc) and building our community along the way. The community is key because we need people to serve.
I’m here to show you how a high school teacher became a 6-figure writer, AI consultant, and app developer by launching a pretty little newsletter 2 years ago. Now that pretty little newsletter is turning into enough income to more than live off of.
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In less than 24 hours, I sold an offer from a Black Friday newsletter post. I did not plan it prior. I got inspired from other offers being shared, so I decided to create a post for an offer I’ve had on deck for some time.
In this mini-guide, I will walk you through why this worked and how you can get results like this (or hopefully even better) inside your own newsletter. This applies to any writer at any level. The steps are simple and repeatable. They are focused on clarity, intention, and real revenue.
Here is the link to the offer post. Use this as a template.
So happy to announce that this post is sponsored by beehiiv, the best newsletter platform for creators and writers who want to start a profitable newsletter business or scale their current one.
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beehiiv isn’t just the best choice. It’s the only choice that makes sense.
I spent 2-weeks preparing my audience first
This result was not random. It came from two weeks of intentional writing.
During those 2-weeks I taught my audience about
the value of an email list
the strength of a newsletter business
the power of simple assets
the path to monetization
the psychology behind growth
the real possibility of earning one thousand dollars a month with beehiiv
Every post removed confusion. Every post built confidence. Every post helped readers see that a newsletter is a real business asset.
By the time the offer arrived, readers understood the opportunity. They understood the system. They understood why a small monthly investment could lead to steady revenue.
Teaching prepares the soil.
The offer is the seed.
When the soil is ready, the seed grows fast.
Why this offer converted quickly
I focused on clarity
Many offers fail because they are confusing. They are packed with too many ideas and the transformation gets lost.
I focused on a simple path. I kept the cost low and the value strong. I made the first step feel safe.
The offer included
a one to one setup session
niche clarity
content direction
welcome sequence guidance
a clear start toward monetization
Clarity moves people faster than hype.
Support moves people faster than pressure.
Confidence moves people faster than urgency.
I focused on a specific problem
For 2 weeks before the offer, every post revealed a problem my readers already had. Some knew it. Many did not.
The warm up content helped readers see that
they were sitting on an unused business asset
they lacked a guided system
they needed a simple path to early monetization
These ideas came directly from the common challenges my audience experiences
overwhelm and lack of direction
uncertainty about monetization
fear of getting the steps wrong
the belief that entrepreneurship is out of reach for regular people
For 2 weeks I delivered
consistent clarity
reminders that a newsletter is a business asset
simple steps that lowered fear
a preview of the transformation and support they would receive
This built trust over time. It helped readers understand the gap in their journey. When the offer arrived, it did not feel like a pitch. It felt like the logical next step for anyone who wanted guidance, support, and a path to monetization.
I focused on educational content
As a teacher, it’s natural for me to want to show other people how I’m doing what I’m doing. This is why I started the EduCreator community. I learned that with the help of AI and community, we can monetize our knowledge and have a business that can scale over time, with very little initial investment.
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the beehiiv affiliate program creates real income
The top 10 beehiiv partners and their commission totals
The screenshot of the top 10 beehiiv partners shows how well the program works. These creators earned real commission by helping others get started.
These earnings show why newsletters are a strong channel for affiliate income. Your readers trust you. Your recommendations matter. When you explain the path clearly, people follow it.
Why affiliate links work well inside newsletters
Affiliate income grows faster inside email for three reasons.
One
Your readers asked to hear from you. The trust is already in place.
Two
Email gives space for teaching. You can explain the path with clarity.
Three
Your content is a service. A helpful link becomes part of the solution.
This creates predictable income. As your list grows, your affiliate revenue grows with it.
A step by step blueprint you can use
Step 1
Pick a platform with a strong affiliate program. beehiiv is a great choice for beginners.
Step 2
Teach your readers for 10 to 14 days before making an offer. Education builds trust. Trust leads to conversion.
Step 3
Pair your affiliate link with support. Make the buyer feel guided.
Step 4
Send one clear email that
identifies the problem
explains the path
introduces the offer
shares the link
gives the next steps
Step 5
Place your affiliate link inside your welcome sequence as well. This creates passive income.
Step 6
Share your own results. Proof creates momentum.
Why this matters for your future
A newsletter is the most accessible path to entrepreneurship. It turns your knowledge into an asset. It builds confidence. It builds consistency. It gives you a space to teach and earn.
This is the vision of AI for EduCreators. The goal is to make entrepreneurship accessible and to show regular people that they can build a simple and profitable business.
Affiliate income is one of the fastest paths to early wins. You do not need a product. You only need a solid relationship with your readers and an offer with a link that supports them.
beehiiv is an exceptional product and stands out among competitors. This is what you want to look for in a brand partnership.
Study the offer that converted in less than 24 hours
Here is the offer that earned its first commission in less than one day.
Use it to study the structure and the clarity.
Ready to start your newsletter? Click here to sign up for a free trial or use my coupon code CHRISTEL if you already have an account and want to save 20% when you upgrade.
That’s all for now,
Christel
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